Ireland Military Expenditure
0.2%▲ +0.0%
Dec 2024 · Annual
Ireland's military expenditure rose to 0.239 percent of GDP in 2024 from 0.230 percent in 2023. The reading is far below the all-time high of 1.665 percent reached in 1980 and above the series low of 0.213 percent recorded in 2022. The series spans from 1960 to 2024.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.7%Dec 1980 | 0.2%Dec 2022 | 1960 – 2024 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government Debt to GDP | 32.9% | 38.3% | 118.9% | 23.7% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| Military Expenditure (USD) | $1.3B | $1.3B | $1.6B | $25.8M | Dec 2024 | Annual |
About this series
Military Expenditure in Ireland averaged 0.6% from 1960 until 2024, reaching an all-time high of 1.7% in Dec 1980 and a record low of 0.2% in Dec 2022. The series is reported yearly with history from 1960.
Military expenditure is expressed in U.S. dollars and as a percentage of GDP, and is reported on an annual basis. The series for Ireland covers the period from 1960 to 2024, providing yearly observations over the full span. This indicator captures the level of military spending relative to the size of the economy.
Source & methodology
We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.
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